Bipartisan Bill Targets China’s Access to U.S. Semiconductor Technology
MATCH Act aims to tighten export controls amid AI and national security concerns.
WASHINGTON, April 15, 2026 – House and Senate lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at tightening U.S. export controls on semiconductor technology, seeking to curb China’s access to critical tools used to develop advanced chips.
The proposed MATCH Act would restrict the sale of key chipmaking equipment, including deep ultraviolet lithography systems and advanced etching tools, to China and other countries of concern, while also expanding U.S. authority over foreign-produced items that rely on American technology.
Supporters say the bill is designed to close loopholes that have allowed Chinese firms to continue acquiring sensitive equipment despite existing restrictions.
